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- You’ll Never Guess Which Airport Terminal Was Just Named Best in the Worldby AFAR Media on March 21, 2023 at 12:56 am
The New York hub that was famously referred to as a “third world” airport by then–vice president Joe Biden has been awarded top honors by aviation rankings group Skytrax.
- These Are the World’s Happiest Countries in 2023by AFAR Media on March 20, 2023 at 10:05 pm
Find out what makes Finland so happy.
- How to Travel Deeper in AlUla, the Must-Visit Destination of 2023by AFAR Media on March 20, 2023 at 7:32 pm
With well-preserved ruins and a bevy of stylish new hotels, this otherworldly city in Saudi is poised to become the next it place for travelers.
- How This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissanceby AFAR Media on March 20, 2023 at 5:09 pm
With the launch of new cinemas, film centers, and the most prestigious film festival in the country, Jeddah has its eyes on being the world’s next cinematic superpower.
- From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisineby AFAR Media on March 20, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Influenced by centuries as the center of the spice trade, the flavors of this Arabian country are as diverse as the land itself.
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- World’s largest known seagrass forest found in the Bahamasby Craig Welch on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 am
Seagrass is vital for storing carbon and slowing climate change. With the help of nature’s best divers, scientists have found a patch the size of Portugal.
- Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you really need to know.by Sarah Gibbens on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 am
Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it’s regulated, and what you can do if you’re worried about your water.
- How to eat in 6 of the world’s most stunning placesby Joe Yogerst on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 am
If you’ve ever wanted to dine beneath the Indian Ocean or in a Tanzanian crater, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up some of the most extraordinary restaurants in the world—and given you the guide to find them.
- Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.by Patricia S. Daniels on March 17, 2023 at 12:00 am
The sleep/wake cycle is just part of a much bigger picture of how our body clocks rule our lives. See how they control everything from our moods to our sexual desire.
- Venom sacs and spring-loaded caps: Best beware nature's most sophisticated stingersby Liz Langley on March 17, 2023 at 12:00 am
Animals sting for two pretty straightforward reasons: to defend themselves and to catch prey. How they deliver them, though, can be pretty elaborate.
- Archetype Family: Discovering
- Other Expressions: Adventurer, Trailblazer, Traveler
- Life Journey: To follow paths that are self-discovered. Inspire others to explore uncharted territory.
- Unique Challenge: To be unafraid to commit: to settling in one place, with one person, and one style of life; to recognize that exploration can be emotional as well as physical.
- Lesson To Learn: To take the initiative while coordinating with others to break barriers and accomplish great things.
- Defining Grace: Self-Motivation
- Challenge To Self: I will climb every mountain, feel every moment.
THE PIONEER: You go where no one has gone before mentally and physically You see, you think , you go forever seeing uncharted territory. You change the world. Where here you go can be disruptive and even dangerous. You also have trouble “staying”.
THE DISCOVERER: You explore the sky, the earth, and the sea. You enjoy looking forward, backward and beyond. You stuggle with boredom and relating to the present moment.
THE ADVENTURER: Adventurers are enthusiasts. They are up for anything and can handle change with aplomb.
THE TRAVELER: Travelers are always game to go someplace new. Enthusiastic, worldly, and adventurous without being danger junkies, they can be trusted to advise about destinations that are off the beaten track.
THE SEEKER: Charming and able to adjust to all kinds of situations, Seekers can bring new perspectives about life to anyone who is curious enough to ask them to describe what they’ve experienced.
THE INDIVIDUALIST: Individualists are exciting to be around because they are always in the vanguard and always ready to take issue with anything too constraining or boring.
THE NOVELTY-SEEKER: Explorers have a hard time appreciating what they have already accomplished because they always feel there is more to do. This compulsion may cause them to leave tasks in their present reality, unfinished.
